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How to get fromGelsenkirchen to Geleenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Geleen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 35 / ...
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard, Station Sittardbus bus Sb3
    3h 8m
    €27–99

  2. Bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus bus 1304 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaanbus bus 30
    4h 55m
    €16–33

  3. Drive 124.2 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Geleencar car 124.2 km
    1h 24m
    €22–32

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain train Re42
    2. Take the train from Roermond to Geleen-Lutteradetrain train Stoptrein RS12
    3h 14m
    €36–57

Gelsenkirchen to Geleen by train and bus

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Geleen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Maastricht, and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Geleen-Lutterade via Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, Venlo, and Roermond in around 3h 14m.

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